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10 days of shopping, design and art
From vibrant galleries to chic shopping suburbs, uncover the creative pulse of Australia’s east coast in these four art-loving cities.
Trip overview
The must-do experiences
- Seek out laneway secrets and street art
- Stay at design-driven boutique hotels
- Get curious over controversial art at Mona
Day 1: Brisbane City and South Bank
Explore Brisbane’s thriving cultural scene, flourishing fashion industry and design-driven establishments.
Day 2: Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley and New Farm
Explore the city’s leafy-green Fortitude Valley to wine, dine and shop to your heart’s content.
Day 3: Brisbane to Sydney
Depart Brisbane and fly 1.5 hours to the diverse city of Sydney, and get ready to dive into the harbour’s rich heritage and creative scene.
Day 4: Sydney’s Paddington and Surry Hills
Venture to the tree-lined streets of Sydney’s inner east today, a mecca for boutique shops, art galleries and trendy eateries.
Day 5: Sydney’s Chippendale
Wander Chippendale’s heritage laneways and vibrant backstreets to uncover pop-up galleries meet tasty street eats.
Day 6: Sydney to Melbourne
Fly 1.5 hours from Sydney to the art-loving metropolis of Melbourne to discover unique laneways, forward-thinking galleries and quirky rooftop bars.
Day 7: Melbourne’s Fitzroy
Head north today to wander the alternative, cultural melting pot of Fitzroy.
Day 8: Melbourne’s St Kilda
Get to know the funky beachside area of St Kilda, known for its rich shopping experience and relaxed esplanade activities.
Day 9: Melbourne to Hobart
Fly across the water from Melbourne to Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, to explore the city’s historic waterfront suburbs.
Day 10: Hobart’s Mona and Rosny
Fill your final day with bold experiences, from mind-boggling artwork to big flavours at some of the city’s finest restaurants.